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Army recruiters due for re-education

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Army will halt its recruiting efforts for one day, May 20, to allow commanders to emphasize proper conduct, Army officials said Wednesday.

The officials said it would affect almost all 7,500 recruiters at 1,700 stations around the U.S.

In at least two instances, recruiters are facing disciplinary action for their dealings with potential recruits. In Houston, a recruiter allegedly threatened to have a wavering would-be recruit arrested if he backed out, Army officials said.

A spokesman said the hiatus will allow commanders to review policies with recruiters as the Army enters its peak recruiting period, when high school graduates and others are out of school and considering whether to enter the military.